General
| Servings/Makes: | 9 cups |
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| Total Time: | |
| Type: | Appetizer |
| Attributed to: | Frances Crandal-Britten |
| Web Source: | http://www.chex.com/Recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=19919&CategoryId=342 |
| Tried: |  |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Sugar, powdered | 1 1/2 cups |
| Peanut butter, creamy | 1/2 cups |
| Chocolate chips, semi-sweet | 1 pkg (6oz) or 1 cup |
| Butter or Margarine | 1/4 cup |
| Cereal, Chex | 9 cups (any variety) |
Nutritional Information
| Calories: | 220 |
|---|---|
| Fat: | 9g |
| Cholesterol: | 5mg |
| Sodium: | 200mg |
| Carbohydrates: | 30g |
| Fiber: | 1g |
| Protein: | 3g |
| Daily Values: | Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25% |
| Exchanges: | 1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Lean Meat; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Medium-Fat Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat |
| Diabetic Friendly: | |
| Low Fat: |
Directions
Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine in 1-quart microwavable bowl, uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into large plastic food-storage bag; add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. 9 cups snack.
Range Top Directions: Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Continue as directed above.
Comments / Suggestions
My Opinion
Love Puppy Chow although it's been awhile since I've had any. I can honestly say I haven't tried to make this recipe, but I have had it. I'm going to have to try it soon.
Grandma's Puppy Chow
1 (12oz) box Rice Chex or Crispix
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (12 oz) bag chocolate chips
1 stick (½ cup) margarine
1 (1lb) box powdered sugar
1 can honey roasted peanuts (optional)
Directions:
In microwave or in double boiler, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine. Stir until smooth.
Pour mixture over Rice Chex or Crispix and stir until all is covered.
Put the powdered sugar in a clean grocery bag or Ziploc bag and pour in the chocolate covered Rice Chex/Crispix. Close bag and shake until all is covered
Nutrional Information:
1 serving (1/2 cup): 210 calories (80 calories from fat); 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 210 mg sodium; 30 g carbohydrate (1 g dietary fiber); 3 g protein.